2009 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
